On January 4, it was revealed that Hwang Chi Yeol, NU’EST W, Akdong Musician, WINNER, and Hyukoh will be performing at the awards ceremony. Hwang Chi Yeol was an MC for last year’s ceremony and this year, he is a nominee for awards in both the digital and album categories.

For Akdong Musician, this is their first nomination at the Golden Disc Awards. As Lee Chan Hyuk is currently enlisted in the marines for his mandatory military service, his sister Lee Soo Hyun will be attending without him.